Fusion Machine butt fuses 1/2 in. CTS to 1 in. IPS pipes.
Press Release Summary:
Designed for butt fusing polyethylene pipes, Model 1LC is available in 2 models, one that requires 100-120 V input and another that operates on 200-240 V. System uses locking cam to maintain necessary force during cooling cycle of fusion process and incorporates 3.8-to-1 mechanical advantage. In addition to Centerline Guidance System that provides equal distribution of force around joint, machine includes serrated jaws and inserts to keep pipe from slipping during fusion.
Original Press Release:
McElroy Debuts 1LC Fusion Machine
New design for butt fusing ½" CTS to 1" IPS pipes
TULSA, Okla. - McElroy, the pipe fusion experts, recently debuted the 1LC fusion machine. The 1LC is the tool of choice for butt fusing polyethylene pipes sizes from 1/2" CTS to 1" IPS (16mm - 34mm).
Engineered as an alternative to the popular MiniMc(TM), the 1LC design uses a more conventional design. The 1LC's heater locates on guide rods built within the unit, similar to larger diameter machines in the McElroy family. Pipeliners that own a MiniMc, which fuses the same pipe sizes, can use the same inserts within the 1LC.
"The McElroy 1LC puts tried and true technology into our smallest fusion machine," said Chip McElroy, president of McElroy. "Other standard features that make McElroy the toughest fusion machines in the world have also been incorporated into a fusion machine that we believe will be extremely popular."
With a locking cam system, the 1LC maintains necessary force during the cooling cycle of the fusion process and incorporates a 3.8-to-1 mechanical advantage. McElroy's patented Centerline Guidance System, which provides equal distribution of force around the joint, is included in the design, as are serrated jaws and inserts to keep the pipe from slipping during fusion.
Two models of the 1LC are available for sale. One model requires a 100 to 120 volt input voltage requirement, while the other uses 200 to 240 volts. Each 1LC includes the fusion machine, heater, facer, insulated heater sling, ratchet wrench, screw/driver kit and case.
For more information, visit the McElroy website at www.mcelroy.com.
About Pipe Fusion:
Pipe fusion is a widely accepted process that joins two pieces of thermoplastic pipe together with heat and pressure. Commonly associated with high-density polyethylene pipe (HDPE), the butt fusion process starts by "facing" or shaving the pipe ends simultaneously so that they can be joined together with heat to create a continuous, sealed pipeline. The welding of the pipes is accomplished by using a hot plate in contact with the pipe ends, which heats the plastic to a molten state. Then, after its removal, the ends are pressed together under a controlled force to form a weld that is as strong as or stronger than the pipe itself. Third-party industry research indi-cates that HDPE pipe and joints can have a lifespan of more than 100 years.
For more information, contact
McElroy PR and Marketing Department
Tyler Henning, public relations specialist
Phone: (918) 831-9286
E-mail: thenning@mcelroy.com
